Invercargill’s first cabaret festival almost here

Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is almost here. The inaugural festival – set to take place in Invercargill from August 11 to August 19 – will include a smorgasbord of entertainment, from classic cabaret to traditional taonga pūoro, burlesque performances, music ranging in genre from folk to pop-soul, stand-up comedy, and even a cocktail masterclass […]

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Southlander Michael Kuresa excited for Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret

Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret is almost here – and audiences are set to be treated to the debut of budding Southland singer/songwriter Michael Kuresa’s newest single, Currency. With musical influences ranging from Six60 and Michael Bublé to Stevie Wonder, and an assist from Parachute Studios and APRA Silver Scroll-winning producer/songwriter Daniel Martin, Kuresa’s star […]

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Tickets to inaugural cabaret festival on sale now

Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret promises to brighten up the city this winter, and tickets are now on sale. Invercargill City Council Venues Manager Jason Wade said the eight-day festival will see theatre, music, and creativity collide, with the stellar line-up set to offer something for everyone. “Upstage will bring a really exciting roster of […]

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New festival concept coming to Invercargill

Get ready to be captivated by cabaret: Invercargill’s newest festival promises to see theatre, music, and creativity collide. Upstage: Invercargill Festival of Cabaret will kick off on August 11 and will run until August 19. The eight-day festival will blend the nostalgic with the modern, and is set to celebrate the playful and immersive: from […]

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